Man oh man are the Marlies small upfront: Nylander, Brown, Leipsic, Kozun, and Abbott are all a big (and small
) part of the team when in the lineup.
Our biggest organizational needs going into the draft are definitely: prospects with size and top-six upside (preferably down the middle), and all-around right shot d-men to compliment Rielly, Gardiner, and Percy.
It looks like we might be able to add one of each with our two first round picks, as we'll be in range of Strome with our pick, and several d-men who fit the bill in Nashville's range.